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Michael Goodwin KC

Michael Goodwin KC

UK Bar 2026

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Practice Areas

Michael Goodwin KC is highly regarded as an expert in business and financial crime, and serious crime cases. Michael is consistently ranked as a Leading Silk by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK., including in Criminal Fraud and Business/Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations),

Financial Crime, and Serious Crime. He is a well-respected with notable expertise in prosecuting and defending high profile bribery, corruption, tax fraud, money laundering and complex fraud cases. Strengths: “Michael is first class practitioner……he has a phenomenal intellect and great powers of cross-examination” Legal 500 (2024) “Michael is an exceedingly knowledgeable and skilled advocate….." Chambers UK (2024) “Michael is a forensically astute advocate” and “is a good team player who is thorough and well prepared.” Chambers UK (2023) “Michael is incredibly meticulous in his preparation and one of the best advocates around. You want him on your side. The Legal 500 (2023) “Michael is first class. He is an obvious choice when dealing with high profile and complex fraud cases. He is exceptionally clever, and is very compelling both on his feet and in his written submissions.” The Legal 500 (2022). “He has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge…” Chambers UK (2021).

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Career

Call: 1996, Silk: 2019. Professional Appointments: Serious Fraud Office KC Panel (2020 to date); Chairman of the Bar Tribunal & Adjudication Service (BTAS) (2020 to date); Deputy District Judge (2013 to date); Serious Fraud Office Panel A Counsel; CPS Grade 4; CPS Specialist

Fraud Panel; CPS Serious Crime Panel - (2013 – 2020).

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Goodwin KC is a well-respected barrister with notable expertise in prosecuting and defending high-value financial crime cases. He has experience in bribery, corruption and tax fraud matters.

Strengths

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  • Michael is really detailed. Clients turn to Michael to handle the most difficult and complex cases. He provides unrivalled advocacy and judgement.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • Michael is experienced, clever and committed.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • Michael Goodwin KC is very capable and highly authoritative.

    CrimeUK Bar
  • Goodwin possesses a real command of detail.

    CrimeUK Bar
  • Michael is a very good advocate. He is measured and likes to find a resolution.

    CrimeUK Bar
  • Michael Goodwin is a master of his craft. He navigates the most complex of cases.

    CrimeUK Bar

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